理 lǐ ㄌㄧˇ lei5 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • texture
  • grain (of wood)
  • inner essence
  • intrinsic order
  • reason
  • logic
  • truth
  • science
  • natural science (esp. physics)
  • to manage
  • to pay attention to
  • to run (affairs)
  • to handle
  • to put in order
  • to tidy up

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 理 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 不理 ( bù lǐ bat1 lei5 ) 她 ( tā taa1 )。

    Don't pay attention to her.

  • 不可理喻 ( bù kě lǐ yù bat1 ho2 lei5 jyu6 )

    Nonsense!

  • 有道理 ( yǒu dào li jau5 dou6 lei5 )。

    Yes, that makes sense.

  • 能 ( néng nang4 ) 理解 ( lǐ jiě lei5 gaai2 )?

    Understand?

  • 不用 ( bù yòng bat1 jung6 ) 理 ( lǐ lei5 ) 他 ( tā taa1 )。

    Do not take any notice of him.

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